Power Electronics Engineering Intern

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Requisition ID:

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45679
Job Location(s):

Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type:
Part Time
Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Function:
R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:
On-site
The Impact You'll Make

As our Power Electronics Engineering Intern, you’ll play a key role in advancing the design and testing of power electronics for Danfoss’ next-generation oil-free compressors—helping deliver efficient, reliable solutions for mission-critical applications like data centers, comfort cooling, and process cooling.

Your impact? By contributing to the development of variable speed motor drives and magnetic bearing electronics, you’ll help improve product performance and ensure long-term reliability. Your work will directly support innovation and sustainability in global cooling systems.

You’ll collaborate with the Electronics Engineering team in Tallahassee and work closely with engineers across disciplines, applying your knowledge to real projects while gaining hands-on industry experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform lab-based tasks such as soldering, measurements, cable harness creation, and circuit simulation

Use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to validate electronic designs

Document results, prepare reports, and share findings with the team

Collaborate with engineers to analyze data and explore design improvements

Learn and apply power electronics concepts to real-world engineering challenges

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s, master's degree or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Knowledge of inverter technologies (IGBT, MOSFET, rectifiers, gate drivers, PWM/PAM)

Familiarity with passive components (inductors, capacitors, resistors, transformers)

Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters

Skills in circuit simulation, transient analysis, and thermal cycling analysis

Strong analytical mindset, teamwork skills, and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of motor and power converter control technologies (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, DC-bus soft charging)

Familiarity with circuit/system simulation tools such as PSpice, MATLAB, or PSIM

Awareness of emerging technologies in power electronics

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.